Industrial Printer Technology
Direct Thermal vs. Thermal Transfer: Which Print Method Fits Your Operation?
Direct thermal vs. thermal transfer printing Direct thermal and thermal transfer are the two print methods used in industrial label…
How to Set Up a Barcode System from Scratch
Setting up a barcode system from scratch A barcode system requires three things working together: a printer to produce the…
Why Barcode Labels Fade and How to Fix It
Why your barcode labels are fading Barcode labels fade when the printed image degrades from heat exposure, UV light, chemical…
Peak Season Prep for Barcode Printers and Scanners
Getting your print and scan infrastructure ready for peak season Peak season hits warehouse print-and-scan systems harder than anything else…
What to Look for in a Barcode Printer Service Contract
Barcode printer service contracts explained A barcode printer service contract is a prepaid agreement that covers repair labor, replacement parts,…
How to Set Up a Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Thermal Printers
Set up a preventive maintenance schedule for thermal printers Thermal printer preventive maintenance is a structured routine of cleaning, inspection,…
When to Replace a Thermal Printhead (and How to Make It Last Longer)
When to replace a thermal printhead A thermal printhead replacement is necessary when your printer produces faded or streaked labels…
5 Warning Signs Your Thermal Printer Needs Professional Service
When Something Is Off With Your Thermal Printer A thermal printer that is starting to fail rarely stops working all…
Total Cost of Ownership: Buying New Printers vs. Repairing What You Have
The Real Cost of Your Thermal Printer Fleet Total cost of ownership (TCO) for thermal printers goes well beyond the…
How to Reduce Label Waste and Consumable Costs in Your Print Operation
The Problem With Wasted Labels Label waste is one of those costs that nobody tracks until someone does the math….